What figure of speech gives human qualities to non-human things?

“He was as brave as a lion” is an example of:

"The thunder roared angrily in the sky" is an example of:

What figure of speech exaggerates for emphasis?

“She sells seashells by the seashore” is an example of:

"The world is a stage" is an example of:

"I am so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of:

“Actions speak louder than words” is an example of:

What figure of speech uses a word or phrase repeatedly to create rhythm or emphasis?

"Her smile was brighter than the sun" is an example of:

Which of these sentences contains irony?

“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of:

"Time flies when you’re having fun" is an example of:

“He’s a walking encyclopedia” is an example of:

A simile always uses the words "like" or "as."

A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as."

Hyperbole is used to create a sense of irony.

Alliteration is the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.

Irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens.

“The sun smiled down on us” is an example of personification.

“The mountains are calling” is an example of simile.

Repetition is used to emphasize a point or idea.

Personification gives human characteristics to animals or objects.

“She is the apple of my eye” is an example of metaphor.

Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize a point.

"Boom! The fireworks lit up the sky" is an example of onomatopoeia.

Similes always involve human characteristics given to objects.

Metaphors often compare two unrelated things directly.

Irony can be used to show humor or sarcasm.